Funky Junky

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"Funky Junky"
Funky Junky (Peter Andre) coverart.jpg
Single by Peter Andre
from the album Peter Andre
Released31 May 1993 [1]
Recorded1992
Genre Pop
Length3:45
Label Melodian
Songwriter(s) Peter Andre, Antoine Palade
Producer(s) Ashley Cadell
Peter Andre singles chronology
"Gimme Little Sign"
(1992)
"Funky Junky"
(1993)
"Let's Get It On / Do You Wanna Dance?"
(1993)

"Funky Junky" is the third single from Australian singer Peter Andre's self-titled debut album. The song was released on 31 May 1993, through Melodian Records. [1] The song frequently featured as background music in Australian soap opera Neighbours in 1993. [2] "Funky Junky" peaked at number 13 on the Australian Singles Chart and was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).

Contents

Track listing

CD1 and cassette

  1. "Funky Junky" (version without rap) – 3:33
  2. "Funky Junky" (Mental mix) – 6:14

CD2

  1. "Funky Junky" (version with rap) – 3:51
  2. "Funky Junky" (Mental mix) – 6:14
  3. "Funky Junky" (instrumental) – 3:51

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [4] Gold35,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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